taking baby on outings

My baby boy is 7 wks today !! I would like others opinions on whether or not it's safe to take him out in the world . I know newborns have fragile immune systems ....just curious what others are doing w their little ones at this age thank you

My baby boy is 7 wks today !! I would like others opinions on whether or not it's safe to take him out in the world . I know newborns have fragile immune systems ....just curious what others are doing w their little ones at this age thank you

We've taken our little one 7weeks out to the mall,restaurants and seaworld! It took a gallon of hand sanitizer but she did so well. We have a five year old and I don't want her stuck in the house because of the baby. With my first one we started traveling with her when she was just a couple months, but waited at least a year to go on a cruise and to Europe.

We've taken our little one 7weeks out to the mall,restaurants and seaworld! It took a gallon of hand sanitizer but she did so well. We have a five year old and I don't want her stuck in the house because of the baby. With my first one we started traveling with her when she was just a couple months, but waited at least a year to go on a cruise and to Europe.

We also go everywhere with lo. When he was 4 days old he was at his brothers first football game. I have 3 older kids and can't stop life, so he has been out and about since the day he came home. He is also a healthy boy so I'm not concerned about it.

We also go everywhere with lo. When he was 4 days old he was at his brothers first football game. I have 3 older kids and can't stop life, so he has been out and about since the day he came home. He is also a healthy boy so I'm not concerned about it.

Our LO's been coming out with us since she was about a week old. She's now 6 weeks and has been to supermarkets, restaurants and shops and earlier this week she came bowling with us. Had a little trouble holding the ball though...

Our LO's been coming out with us since she was about a week old. She's now 6 weeks and has been to supermarkets, restaurants and shops and earlier this week she came bowling with us. Had a little trouble holding the ball though...

Thanks all ! I am a first time momma so I'm super cautious with everything ! I guess my biggest concern was if it was too soon to take him in to visit my work ... My coworkers are asking and sincey work is a school ( I'm a teacher ) I know all about communicable disease ..... I think simple outings I'll be fine with but my work can wait a bit longer til he gets his immunizations . Thanks again for your input as a parent

Thanks all ! I am a first time momma so I'm super cautious with everything ! I guess my biggest concern was if it was too soon to take him in to visit my work ... My coworkers are asking and sincey work is a school ( I'm a teacher ) I know all about communicable disease ..... I think simple outings I'll be fine with but my work can wait a bit longer til he gets his immunizations . Thanks again for your input as a parent

Here are the only things you need to avoid 1) hospitals 2) nursing homes 3) people who are already sick. Healthy newborns actually have a robust immune system. They are more likely to get sick after 2-3 months of age when they start losing the immunities you gave them while in the womb. And the reason to avoid the hospital and nursing home are the drug-resistant bacteria there.

Here are the only things you need to avoid 1) hospitals 2) nursing homes 3) people who are already sick. Healthy newborns actually have a robust immune system. They are more likely to get sick after 2-3 months of age when they start losing the immunities you gave them while in the womb. And the reason to avoid the hospital and nursing home are the drug-resistant bacteria there.

We've been out since our LO was 8 days old (Could've been even earlier but so many family and friends were in town) so every since the doc said it was ok we have been out none stop. We been to California Pizza, Atlantic Station, the chiropractor (once a week), he's been to 3 braves games!, ruby tuesdays, outback steak house, all of our friends and family homes, piedmont park, bowling, another broken egg, the mall, the movies, and of course the grocery store. Lol just showing u it's ok to go out. Doc just said try not to go to places were a lot of ppl want to pick him up like ur home church. Hope this helps.

We've been out since our LO was 8 days old (Could've been even earlier but so many family and friends were in town) so every since the doc said it was ok we have been out none stop. We been to California Pizza, Atlantic Station, the chiropractor (once a week), he's been to 3 braves games!, ruby tuesdays, outback steak house, all of our friends and family homes, piedmont park, bowling, another broken egg, the mall, the movies, and of course the grocery store. Lol just showing u it's ok to go out. Doc just said try not to go to places were a lot of ppl want to pick him up like ur home church. Hope this helps.

I also brought LO to my job twice to see coworkers and I work at a group home of 24 residents. I swear someone is always sick there. We just kept him in his carseat and let everyone look but not touch. I am also breastfeeding so I wasn't too worried about taking him anywhere.

I also brought LO to my job twice to see coworkers and I work at a group home of 24 residents. I swear someone is always sick there. We just kept him in his carseat and let everyone look but not touch. I am also breastfeeding so I wasn't too worried about taking him anywhere.

Gidget0507, I take my 6 week old to stores, restaurants, and family gatherings. You mentioned you are a teacher and want to visit your school. I took my LO to visit my friends at work AFTER dismissal. I teach kindergarten and know how many germs are lurking in those kindergarten bodies, especially during flu season. Be careful if you take your LO to school during school hours. Have fun going out!

Gidget0507, I take my 6 week old to stores, restaurants, and family gatherings. You mentioned you are a teacher and want to visit your school. I took my LO to visit my friends at work AFTER dismissal. I teach kindergarten and know how many germs are lurking in those kindergarten bodies, especially during flu season. Be careful if you take your LO to school during school hours. Have fun going out!

our LO goes everywhere and has since he was a week old. this includes visiting me when I was readmitted to the hospital when he was a week and half. we just don't let anyone touch him. he is 4 weeks today.

our LO goes everywhere and has since he was a week old. this includes visiting me when I was readmitted to the hospital when he was a week and half. we just don't let anyone touch him. he is 4 weeks today.

Our son goes everywhere with us. He has since he was born and hasn't gotten sick. I even took him to where I work, which is a school. Like someone else said, life can't stop. Babies are a lot tougher than we give them credit for.

Our son goes everywhere with us. He has since he was born and hasn't gotten sick. I even took him to where I work, which is a school. Like someone else said, life can't stop. Babies are a lot tougher than we give them credit for.

Lucmyohana: how did sea world go? Was it just you and your LOs? I have a season pass and love taking my 2 yo but haven't gone since I had my dd... It would be just me and them so I'm still debating....

Lucmyohana: how did sea world go? Was it just you and your LOs? I have a season pass and love taking my 2 yo but haven't gone since I had my dd... It would be just me and them so I'm still debating....

weve taken LO out since day one. life doesnt stop just because you have a baby. we go and do something every day, whether the park, library, play group or just the grocery store. if i stayed inside all day, id go nuts!

weve taken LO out since day one. life doesnt stop just because you have a baby. we go and do something every day, whether the park, library, play group or just the grocery store. if i stayed inside all day, id go nuts!

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